What Is Heated Stone Massage?
Heated stone massage is a unique therapy that combines traditional massage with smooth, warm stones. Basalt is the stone that is usually used. It is heated well to warm the muscles to provide deeper relaxation and increased blood flow. The combination of hand massage with the therapy of heat relaxes tension, eases stress, and enables overall well-being.
Unlike regular massage that is strictly with the hands of the massage therapist, the heated stones provide a less intense yet more thorough release of knotted muscles. The heat causes the blood to warm the areas being treated, allowing easier work with the tension and the knots without the need to put pressure on them. It is a technique commonly applied to ease chronic pain, stiffness of the muscles, and stress-related aches.
Step-by-Step: What to Expect at a Heated Stone Massage Session
If you’ve had no prior experience with a heated stone massage, knowing what to anticipate can ease you into the treatment. Here’s a breakdown of the way a therapy normally goes down:
- Consultation and Preparation Time: I take a couple of minutes ahead of the treatment to find out about your needs, concerns, and medical conditions that might significantly affect the treatment
- Stone Warming: The stones are heated between 120-140°F. It is commonly achieved by immersing them in warm water.
- Placement of the Stones: Certain of the stones are placed into specific locations down the spine, the hands, or the feet to warm the body at a gradual rate.
- Massage Techniques: Swedish massage blended with deep tissue massage and stone-enhanced strokes to relax the muscles and improve blood supply. The warm temperature enables deeper release without causing excessive pressure.
- Cooling Phase: At the end of the treatment, a cooling time helps the body to acclimate again. In some sessions, the body can have the cooler stones applied to contrast with the warm to help with the inflammation reduction and stimulation of the blood supply.
Why Choose Heated Stone Massage?
A heated stone massage has real therapeutic benefits. Some of these include:
- Deeper Muscle Relaxation
- Improved Circulation
- Stress Reduction
- Relief for Chronic Pain
- Enhanced Sleep Quality
Schedule Your Heated Stone Treatment with Geri León
Your body is worth the best care possible. I am Geri León, a Board Certified Massage Therapist. I can help if you are recovering from a muscle injury or simply need to relax. A heated stone massage might be just what you need to feel calm and refreshed.
Book an introductory visit today and learn more about the relaxing qualities of heated stone massage firsthand.